Jollof Rice

So has it ever happened to you that you discover something and your life lights up? That happened to me when I discovered this tangy and flavorful Jollof Rice. This is such an easy dish to whip up and it is ‘Oh so tasty’ that you can’t believe. Jollof Rice is usually made with tomato paste, tomatoes, onions and chicken or beef with some spices to elevate the taste. But thanks to the rising number of vegans in the world, I was able to easily get a vegan version of this amazing dish.

Jollof Rice originates in Western Africa and is very popular in Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal and other West African countries. Each country apparently claims that their version is the best Jollof Rice. As for me, I love this vegan version. It is usually made with jasmine rice or basmati rice. Since I could not source jasmine rice, I went with Basmati rice. I realised I could have added some red beans or one eyed peas to this dish to make it healthier. Since I am going to be making this often, I am sure I can try multiple variations the next few times. If you try, do drop in a line to tell me how that went.

Such a flavorful rice and colorful too. Saw this recipe on FB while i was making a list for the mega marathon. Am yet to make this dish to be posted in the last week. Jollof rice looks just like our Indian recipe. Good one.